Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Special, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring solid mahogany top, back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Special a natural partner on stage and in the studio. Suitable for any playing style, the mahogany neck features a comfortable, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile, inspired by Fender's electric legacy. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman®-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu's body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier.
The Malibu Special's no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and the 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibu's quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Special resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.
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Body BackSolid Mahogany
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Body SidesSolid Mahogany
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Body TopSolid Mahogany
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Body FinishSatin
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Body ShapeMalibu
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Body BindingMaple
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RosetteMaple
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Neck MaterialMahogany
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck ShapeSlim "C"
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Scale Length24.1" (612 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialPau Ferro
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Fingerboard Radius15.75" (400 mm)
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Number of Frets20
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Fret Size2.4mm
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
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Position InlaysMaple Dots
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ControlsVolume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls
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BridgeModern Viking
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Bridge PinsEbony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
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StringsFender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagFAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Features
- Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides
- Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system
- Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Includes deluxe gig bag
Disrupt the status quo with the Malibu Special, a small-body, short scale acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel that will encourage you to reach for new chords and melodies. Featuring solid mahogany top, back and sides, the bold style and balanced, articulate sound make the Malibu Special a natural partner on stage and in the studio. Suitable for any playing style, the mahogany neck features a comfortable, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile, inspired by Fender's electric legacy. It also includes a premium Fender- and Fishman®-designed preamp system voiced specifically for the Malibu's body shape, allowing you to reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier.
The Malibu Special's no-compromise attitude extends to its build quality, featuring quartersawn scalloped X bracing for superior resonance, an upgraded bone nut and saddle, and a tilt-back headstock for enhanced sustain. Sleek maple binding, matching maple rosette, and the 6-in-line headstock punch up the Malibu's quintessential Fender vibe. With superb playability and unique aesthetics, the Malibu Special resonates with those destined to stand out from the crowd.
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Body BackSolid Mahogany
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Body SidesSolid Mahogany
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Body TopSolid Mahogany
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Body FinishSatin
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Body ShapeMalibu
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Body BindingMaple
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RosetteMaple
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Neck MaterialMahogany
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck ShapeSlim "C"
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Scale Length24.1" (612 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialPau Ferro
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Fingerboard Radius15.75" (400 mm)
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Number of Frets20
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Fret Size2.4mm
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
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Position InlaysMaple Dots
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ControlsVolume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls
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BridgeModern Viking
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Bridge PinsEbony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
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StringsFender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagFAS-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
Features
- Fender-exclusive Malibu body shape
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides
- Fender-exclusive Fishman pickup/preamp system
- Mahogany neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
- Tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Includes deluxe gig bag
Highlights
UNIQUE FENDER BODY SHAPE
This guitar's unique body shape is a Fender exclusive which was first introduced in 1965 and offers a vintage-inspired look with modern tonal characteristics.
TILT-BACK 6-IN-LINE HEADSTOCK
A tilt-back headstock increases the break angle over the nut, allowing for enhanced sustain. The Strat-style 6-in-line design imparts Fender’s rock-and-roll attitude into this acoustic-electric instrument.
SLIM-TAPER “C”-SHAPED MAHOGANY NECK
The supremely comfortable slim-taper "C"-shaped mahogany neck will feel familiar to electric players and is also suited to acoustic players looking for a slimmer neck.
ALL-SOLID CONSTRUCTION
Prized for increased resonance and sustain, the Malibu Special is built with solid mahogany top, back and sides to achieve a tone that's warm and balanced.
FENDER AND FISHMAN-DESIGNED PREAMP SYSTEM
Complete with tuner, frequency (bass, middle and treble) and phase controls, this system is specially voiced for each body shape in the California Series.
DELUXE GIG BAG
With comfortable padded backpack straps, durable outer material, multiple pockets and a rubber boot for drop protection, the included deluxe gig bag provides top-notch protection while traveling.
